Itinerary
- Day 1
Venice
You'll arrive in Venice and get transferred directly to your ship. After settling into your suite, you'll meet the crew and other passengers at a welcome dinner this evening. It's a good chance to get oriented and start connecting with fellow travelers before the voyage begins.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
- Day 2
Venice
This day is dedicated to exploring Venice itself, which sits across 118 small islands in the Venetian Lagoon. You'll walk through the city's waterways and historic streets to see what makes this place so special. The combination of architecture, canals, and local culture gives you a real sense of why Venice has such a reputation.
Optional Activities
- Guided exploration of Venice
Landmarks/POIs Venice - Day 3
Losinj
Your ship sails to Losinj island, where you'll do a walking tour of Mali Losinj. The waterfront here is lined with charming pastel-colored villas that create a really nice Mediterranean setting. It's a more relaxed pace after Venice, giving you time to appreciate the quieter Croatian coastline.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Mali Losinj
Landmarks/POIs Mali Losinj - Day 4
Sibenik
You're heading to Krka National Park to see its dramatic waterfalls, particularly Skradinski Buk with its natural pool and cascading water. You'll walk across wooden jetties and bridges while checking out the local plants and wildlife. Later on, there's a walking tour through Sibenik, a medieval town with narrow streets and historical character.
Included Activities
- Excursion to Krka National Park
- Visit Skradinski Buk waterfall
- Walking tour of Sibenik
Landmarks/POIs Krka National Park Skradinski Buk 
- Day 5
Korcula
After arriving in Korcula, birthplace of Marco Polo, you'll experience a special signature event featuring the Moreska, a traditional sword dance. Then you'll have free time to wander through the Old Town's medieval streets on your own and explore at whatever pace feels right for you.
Included Activities
- Signature Experience - traditional sword dance (Moreska)
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Korcula Old Town
Landmarks/POIs Korcula Old Town 
- Day 6
Dubrovnik
You'll spend this day in Dubrovnik exploring at your own pace. Since the ship leaves later than usual, you have plenty of time to check out the old city walls, wander the marble streets, or just find a spot to take in the atmosphere. You can cover as much or as little as you want.
Optional Activities
- Guided tours of Dubrovnik
- Self-guided exploration of Dubrovnik
Landmarks/POIs Dubrovnik 
- Day 7
Kotor
Your ship cruises through Kotor Bay, a dramatic fjord-like setting, and then you'll do a guided walking tour of Kotor's Old Town. You have a choice during free time: either tackle the 1,350 steps up to the town's fortifications or visit the Maritime Museum instead. Later you'll relax on board as the ship heads toward Italy.
Included Activities
- Cruise through Kotor Bay
- Walking tour of Kotor Old Town
Optional Activities
- Climb 1,350 steps to town fortifications
- Visit Maritime Museum
Landmarks/POIs Kotor Bay Kotor Old Town Maritime Museum 
- Day 8
Otranto
You'll disembark in Otranto, a picturesque port town in Italy's Puglia region. There are organized tour options available if you want them, but you'll also have free time to explore the town on your own. This gives you flexibility to either join a group activity or wander independently.
Optional Activities
- Guided tours of Otranto
Landmarks/POIs Otranto 
- Day 9
Delphi - Corinth Canal
From the Greek port of Itea, you'll head to Delphi, an ancient sacred site that was once considered the center of the known world. You'll see the Sanctuary of Apollo and the Treasury of the Athenians, then tour the museum with its archaeological collections. Later, you'll watch as your ship passes through the Corinth Canal, which is only 21.3 meters wide and quite a sight to see.
Included Activities
- Excursion to Delphi
- Visit Sanctuary of Apollo
- Visit Treasury of the Athenians
- Museum visit with archaeological collections
- Passage through Corinth Canal
Landmarks/POIs Delphi Sanctuary of Apollo Treasury of the Athenians Corinth Canal 
- Day 10
Athens
You'll tour Athens and see its most iconic attractions including the Acropolis and the Parthenon. You'll also walk through Plaka, the historic neighborhood at the base of these monuments. This gives you a sense of both ancient and modern Athens in one day.
Included Activities
- Tour of Athens
- Visit Acropolis
- Visit Parthenon
- Tour historic neighbourhood of Plaka
Landmarks/POIs Acropolis Parthenon Plaka - Day 11
Mykonos
On Mykonos, you'll start with a guided tour visiting Ano Mera, the island's second largest village, and its main square. After that comes Kalafatis beach for some relaxation time. Later you'll walk through Chora's narrow lanes with their whitewashed buildings and iconic blue shutters, blue-domed churches, the old port, and windmills. Look for Petros the Pelican, the island's famous mascot. The afternoon is yours to do as you like, perhaps spending more time at the beach.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mykonos
- Visit Ano Mera village
- Visit Kalafatis beach
- Walking tour of Chora
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Self-guided exploration of Mykonos
Landmarks/POIs Mykonos Ano Mera Kalafatis Beach Chora 
- Day 12
Mytilene
You'll spend the day in Mytilene, the capital of Lesbos. The town has impressive 19th-century mansions and ancient streets to explore. There's also a Byzantine castle on a pine-covered hill with great views of the town and Aegean Sea. You'll walk through the lively marketplace to get a feel for local life. This evening features a special signature experience.
- Meals
- Dinner (After-hours tour of the Museum of Olive Oil Production with authentic home-cooked meal and folk dancing performance)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Mytilene
- Signature Experience
Optional Activities
- Visit Byzantine castle
- Marketplace walk
Landmarks/POIs Mytilene Byzantine Castle - Day 13
Ephesus
Your ship docks in Kusadasi on Turkey's Anatolian coast, and you'll drive to the nearby ancient city of Ephesus. It's one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Eastern Mediterranean. You'll walk through broad streets lined with impressive buildings including the Library of Celsus, which was built to honor a Roman senator who loved books. You'll have lunch and watch a folklore show at a local handicraft museum before returning to the ship.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch and folklore show at local handicraft museum)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Ephesus
- Visit Library of Celsus
- Lunch and folklore show at handicraft museum
Landmarks/POIs Ephesus Library of Celsus - Day 14
Gallipoli Peninsula - Istanbul
You'll arrive in Canakkale and experience the ANZAC legend with an excursion to Gallipoli Peninsula. You'll see trenches and memorials from the First World War, and you can commemorate at Anzac Cove, the Australian Memorial at Lone Pine, and the New Zealand Memorial at Chunuk Bair. After returning to the ship for lunch, you have afternoon sightseeing options before sailing to Istanbul.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Gallipoli Peninsula
- Visit Anzac Cove
- Visit Australian Memorial at Lone Pine
- Visit New Zealand Memorial at Chunuk Bair
Optional Activities
- Afternoon sightseeing in Canakkale area
Landmarks/POIs Gallipoli Peninsula Anzac Cove Lone Pine Memorial Chunuk Bair - Day 15
Istanbul
After breakfast, you'll disembark your ship for the final time and tour Istanbul. You'll visit the Blue Mosque with its distinctive interior tiles, walk through the St Sophia Museum, and explore the underground Basilica Cistern. Following lunch, you'll have time to shop and wander through the Grand Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board before disembarkation), Lunch (Lunch in Istanbul)
Included Activities
- Breakfast before disembarkation
- Tour of Istanbul
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit St Sophia Museum
- Visit Basilica Cistern
- Explore Grand Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Blue Mosque St Sophia Museum Basilica Cistern Grand Bazaar - Day 16
Istanbul
This evening you'll have a farewell dinner at an authentic Turkish restaurant. It's a nice way to reflect on the journey and say goodbye to the people you've traveled with.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at authentic Turkish restaurant)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at authentic Turkish restaurant
- Day 17
Istanbul to Airport
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight home, bringing an end to your Mediterranean cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
